A promise not to hold the other party responsible for losses.
A hold-harmless clause means you agree not to blame or sue the other party for certain losses — often paired with indemnification. “Mutual” hold-harmless protects both sides; one-sided versions shift all the risk to you. Read what kinds of harm it covers.
“Client agrees to hold Contractor harmless for any injury on the worksite” — broad versions can cover the contractor’s own negligence unless excluded.
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